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Hello, survivalists. This is the Crux True Survival Story podcast. I'm Casey McIntosh.

And I'm Julie Henningson.

And we are medical professionals with a passion for wilderness survival.

Join us as we explore real-life survival stories and the critical moments that determine

their outcomes.

Buckle up.

Adventure awaits.

Let's dive into this week's story.

You're going to die today.

You know this because you've stopped sweating.

Your body has no water left to give.

Your tongue is so swollen you can't close your mouth anymore.

Your lips have cracked open and the salt spray burns like acid in the wounds.

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